All California State University-East Bay majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $31,059 | $65,217 | $20,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,509 | $57,755 | $15,944 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $47,511 | $57,145 | $18,638 |
| English | — | $53,147 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | $77,863 | — |
| Biology | $44,370 | $74,010 | $21,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,876 | $59,333 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $124,392 | $150,921 | $18,875 |
| Health Sciences | $42,602 | $68,231 | $17,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $34,924 | $62,720 | $18,261 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,189 | $56,938 | $18,250 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $99,649 | $119,067 | — |
| Business Administration | $51,549 | $77,567 | $17,140 |
| Economics | $46,408 | $67,155 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $34,015 | $65,655 | $19,470 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,220 | $46,136 | $16,625 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | — | $93,793 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,722 | $57,708 | $18,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,371 | $119,900 | $15,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-East Bay students earn a median $71,401 ten years after starting college, more than 68% of California colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
California State University-East Bay majors questions
How many majors does California State University-East Bay offer?
California State University-East Bay offers 45 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-East Bay?
Nursing graduates from California State University-East Bay earn a median $150,921 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,875.
Which California State University-East Bay majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $46,136 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-East Bay overview